Ted Jordan's Gallery
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TED JORDAN - BIOGRAPHY
Ted Jordan's extensive background in painting and art history as well as commercial art allows
him to combine his vast knowledge and experience to the betterment of each class he teaches.
Having earned a B.F.A. from Miami University of Ohio and an M.A. and an M.F.A. from The
University of Iowa, he also worked as a painter and performance artist in New York City where he
had a loft in the SoHo District.
He went on to teach at a women's college only to land a position at American Greetings Corp. in
Cleveland, Ohio. In 1979 "The Very Best" beckoned him to Kansas City where He worked for
Hallmark Cards as a Master Stylist, Art Director, and a Studio Manager. His most significant
contribution to Hallmark was the creation and launching of Mahogany, a very successful card line
for the African-American consumer.
In 2002 Ted retired from Hallmark and moved permanently to Hilton Head Island to pursue his
love of painting, teaching, and playing his grand piano.
His popular and successful classes at the Art Academy continue to be in demand as well as in
Life Long Learning, workshops, and personal mentoring.